Thunderhill Raceway all set to honor the military this weekend

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Contact: Debbie Williams, 210-685-0400 (cell), debbie@thunderhillraceway.com
Thunderhill Raceway Public Relations Director

Thunderhill Raceway all set to honor the military this weekend

Saturday’s racing events will recognize the Armed Forces – both locally and overseas

KYLE, TX (May 29, 2008) – Most Americans have taken some time this past week to celebrate Memorial Day, and Thunderhill Raceway (Kyle, TX) is ready to show its support of the military this upcoming Saturday (May 31).

As a way of thanking the military, Thunderhill Raceway (THR) will be offering special admission rates for Saturday’s races to the men and women who serve our country. Active-duty military in uniform will be admitted to Saturday night's races at no charge. Those who prefer not to wear their uniforms will be admitted for half price with their military ID.

In addition, Thunderhill Raceway has partnered with Operation Interdependence (OI)® – an organization that provides a means for delivering support in the form of Civilian Rations® (c-rats®). These “treats” – and notes from home – are regularly sent to deployed forces by OI®.

Working interdependently with organizations, public bodies, corporations and the media, OI® volunteers of all ages currently send out over 50,000 individual c-rats® a month. For some, these c-rats® from OI® are the only communication from home that they receive. The goal for Operation Interdependence® is to provide each service man or woman with some treats and a letter from home EVERY MONTH during their entire deployment – with no one left out. OI® is well on its way to achieving that goal. Since launching in December 2001, OI® has delivered over one million c-rats® without impacting military resources.

OI® has recently introduced an Adopt-A-Box program, and OI® in Austin currently has an inventory of 245 boxes. It costs OI® $30 to ship just one box, and they’re looking for donations to help ship the boxes to the troops. These donations are tax deductible, and OI® will provide an acknowledgement in writing for all donations.

Two staff members from Thunderhill Raceway (THR) have already pledged donations for the Adopt-A-Box program – including Rebecca Cooper, THR CPA, and Pit Steward Stacy Millard on behalf of her employer, DWIDUDE.COM.

Nina Gayheart, National Director and Area Manager for OI® in Austin is asking all drivers, racing teams and fans to show their support of the military this weekend by contributing to the Adopt-A-Box program, packing c-rats® or by sharing notes and pictures with the troops.

“We encourage the racing teams and fans to come into the garage and pack a few c-rats® and write notes on Saturday,” said Gayheart. “And if they want to send some pictures, they can add notes on the back. The troops really enjoy those personal touches.”

Mary Ann Naumann, Owner/Promoter of Thunderhill Raceway (Kyle, TX) and founder of the Texas Super Racing Series (TSRS) Late Models, is honored to host the OI® event this weekend.

"We're all here – enjoying our favorite sport – because the troops in Iraq and elsewhere are keeping us safe," said Naumann. "This is our chance to show our appreciation in a real and personal way."

Saturday’s races will start at 7:00 p.m. – highlighted by the 4th Annual TSRS (Late Models) Operation Interdependence 75 presented by Chuck Nash, along with the Thunderhill Raceway ASA A-Line Super Stocks, Thunder Stocks, Grand Stocks and NasKarts. The Texas Pro Sedans and Allison Legacy Racing Series will also be on the racing agenda. The JRA Kids Club will also be hosting its second Bike Race of the year for the young Thunderhill Raceway fans.

Thunderhill Raceway is a 3/8-mile, asphalt D-shaped oval track that’s located at 24801 IH-35, just north of San Marcos (TX) near Yarrington Road (Exit #210).

For more information on OI®, please visit the Operation Interdependence® website at http://www.oidelivers.com. See how OI® assists the public in their support efforts through partnerships, such as the one with Thunderhill Raceway and the Texas Super Racing Series. Information on Thunderhill Raceway may be found at http://www.thunderhillraceway.com. For more information about the Texas Super Racing Series, please visit their website at http://www.manracingpromotions.com.

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